Study environment

The Department of Biotechnology and Food Science and the Department of Biology are located at NTNU’s Gløshaugen campus, where you will have access to excellent facilities and state-of-the-art scientific equipment. You will study in a strong academic environment with close teaching and research links to other departments across the university. 

As a student, you will become part of a welcoming community with approachable instructors. The programme brings together students with different academic backgrounds, creating an interdisciplinary environment. With students from a range of countries and backgrounds, you will also be part of a diverse and exciting study community. 

NTNU’s master’s students have their own student organisations, which arrange social activities throughout the year and provide opportunities to meet other students and build a social network. Trondheim is well known for its vibrant student community and excellent study environment, and has been named Norway’s best student city several times. With a population of more than 210,000 and over 37,000 students, students play an important part in the character and atmosphere of the city. The Gløshaugen campus is located close to the city centre, making it easy to enjoy the city alongside your studies.